How scarce is the Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3355 posted?

COV-3355 is dated 6 January 1838, within the recorded period of use of Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 (—).

COV-3355

6 January 1838 Kyouk Phyoo Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 January 1838, Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3355)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

6 January 1838

Description

x Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1838 (6 Jan.) entire letter from Kyouk Phyoo to Scotland showing a very early use of the framed "kyouk phyoo/Paid" h.s. in brown dated in manuscript and completed for 13a. and, on reverse, framed "akyab/paid" in black (one of only two recorded examples), framed "calcutta/g.p.o./ship letter" d.s. and "india letter/margate", both in red; the entire with overall soiling though a very rare cover. Photo Estimate £ 600-700

Auction

Spink

4024, Lot 234, (2004)

Spink

6016, Lot 636, (2006)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Kyouk Phyoo

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Kyouk Phyoo is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Kyouk Phyoo FP 1handstampBlack—

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About this Kyouk Phyoo pre stamp cover

COV-3355 is a Kyouk Phyoo pre stamp cover of 6 January 1838 bearing the Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Kyouk Phyoo postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 4024 lot 234 (2004); and Spink 6016 lot 636 (2006).

1 image of COV-3355 is recorded; the Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3355

What is COV-3355?: COV-3355 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kyouk Phyoo, Burma of 6 January 1838, bearing the Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 handstamp in red. x Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1838 (6 Jan.) entire letter from Kyouk Phyoo to Scotland showing a very early use of the framed "kyouk phyoo/Paid" h.s. in brown dated in manuscript and completed for 13a. and, on reverse, framed "akyab/paid" in black (one of only two recorded examples), framed "calcutta/g.p.o./ship letter" d.s. and "india letter/margate", both in red; the entire with overall soiling though a very rare cover. Photo Estimate £ 600-700
How scarce is the Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3355?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 4024 lot 234 (2004); and Spink 6016 lot 636 (2006).
When was COV-3355 posted?: COV-3355 is dated 6 January 1838, within the recorded period of use of Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 6 January 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kyouk Phyoo FP 2 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 4024, lot 234, (2004); Spink, 6016, lot 636, (2006).